Geometrical and Physical Optics
A prerequisite course in the Optical Engineering and Optical Instrument Design Certificate Programs.
This course is an introduction to optical engineering for students entering the UCI Optics Certificate tracks. The Geometrical Optics component covers the basics of refraction and reflection, lenses and mirrors, imaging, and applications such as the design of camera lenses, telescopes, and microscopes. The Physical Optics component includes electromagnetic wave effects, covering polarization, diffraction, interferometers, and spectrometers.
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SPRING 2025
Class Schedule
| Event | Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event Start | Date 4/7/2025 | Day MON | Start Time | End Time | Location Online (Access Begins) | Room --- |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 4/8/2025 | Day TUE | Start Time 06:00 PM | End Time 07:00 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 4/15/2025 | Day TUE | Start Time 06:00 PM | End Time 07:00 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 4/22/2025 | Day TUE | Start Time 06:00 PM | End Time 07:00 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 4/29/2025 | Day TUE | Start Time 06:00 PM | End Time 07:00 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 5/6/2025 | Day TUE | Start Time 06:00 PM | End Time 07:00 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 5/13/2025 | Day TUE | Start Time 06:00 PM | End Time 07:00 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 5/20/2025 | Day TUE | Start Time 06:00 PM | End Time 07:00 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 5/27/2025 | Day TUE | Start Time 06:00 PM | End Time 07:00 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 6/3/2025 | Day TUE | Start Time 06:00 PM | End Time 07:00 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 6/10/2025 | Day TUE | Start Time 06:00 PM | End Time 07:00 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event End | Date 6/15/2025 | Day SUN | Start Time | End Time | Location Online (Access Ends) | Room --- |
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Prerequisite: Undergraduate-level Calculus and Introduction to Physics
This course will host live sessions via Zoom. A device with audio and visual will be needed to participate. Synchronous sessions are highly encouraged for an interactive learning experience but are optional. Sessions are recorded and available for viewing, allowing learners to engage with the content at their convenience.
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